CEO and Artistic Director of South Carolina Ballet, William Starrett has inspired generations of dancers, introduced nearly three-quarters of a million students to ballet through educational outreach, and helped shape a thriving arts community across South Carolina.
Columbia's music scene offers plenty of ways to listen—and even more ways to be heard. Take a seat, grab a microphone, or simply follow the sound.
Whether you’re taking a seat in the audience or stepping into the spotlight, there’s a place for everyone in Columbia’s performing arts scene.
From thoughtfully curated exhibitions to hands-on classes that invite participation, Columbia offers countless ways to become part of its ever-evolving artistic narrative.
There’s an impressive power in Nora Williams’ photography—a stillness that invites viewers to pause, listen, and feel. A Midlands native and graduate student at the University of South Carolina, Williams has built a body of work that captures the heart and complexity of life in the South.
Here at ByFarr, we’re ringing in spring with an exciting announcement! We recently expanded our print studio at our Cottontown office, where everything from die-cutting to embossing to foiling is now possible.
Whether you aspire to See the Art, Be the Art, or Create the Art, there’s room for everyone on Columbia’s canvas.
Design has a story to tell—and so does Meena, our Fig Authentic spotlight.
Morihiko Nakahara doesn't remember when or how he first learned to read music. It could've been in kindergarten, as music class was a required subject in his native city of Kagoshima Perfecture, Japan.
In this Arts & Culture issue, we're shaking things up with a "left brain perspective." Take a journey through eight iconic boroughs that perfectly encapsulate how care for the arts, thoughtful development, and architectural preservation play a role in Columbia's unique cultural landscape.
"I like working large," Ija said. "The bigger the project, the better. Murals, busses, it doesn't matter to me."
There are an abundance of theatre productions, live music performances, and art displays for all to enjoy. Dive into the variety of fantastic ways to appreciate the coming of autumn here in our Capital City!
Everybody’s got a story about the first concert that they ever went to, and around Columbia, you’ll often find that those stories include a local band or artist and a hidden hole-in-the-wall venue that you’d only know about if you were a local...
Since 2011, the role of Tapp’s Outpost (formerly Tapp’s Arts Center) in Columbia’s arts ecosystem has been to nurture emerging and under-represented artists in our community...
Experience artist Vincent van Gogh and those who inspired his work at the Columbia Museum of Art.
The South Carolina Arts Commission has three goals: to support artist development, to establish the arts as an integral part of South Carolina’s education system, and to encourage arts development in communities around the state. Working at the Arts Commission as they take steps to accomplish these goals is Harriett Green.
